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By Alice Gibbs
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Robert Carradine’s daughter and his on‑screen daughter from Lizzie McGuire have spoken out in emotional tributes following the actor’s death at the age of 71.
Carradine, best known for roles in Revenge of the Nerds and as Sam McGuire in the Disney Channel series, died after living for many years with bipolar disorder, his family confirmed in a statement.
Just hours after the news broke, Carradine’s daughter, actor Ever Carradine, shared a lengthy and deeply personal post on Instagram reflecting on her relationship with her father.
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“My dad died today. My sweet, funny dad, who’s only 20 years older than I am… is gone,” she wrote. Ever described Carradine as someone who was “always there,” recalling how he never missed an opportunity to drive her to the airport, show up to a Little League game or offer support whenever she needed it.
She reflected on growing up with a single father in Laurel Canyon and credited him with shaping who she is today. “Whenever anyone asks me how I turned out so normal, I always tell them it’s because of my dad,” she wrote. “I knew my dad loved me, I knew it deep in my bones, and I always knew he had my back.”
Ever also shared life lessons she learned from him, both practical and emotional, including the importance of forgiveness. “My dad was a lover, not a fighter. He was all heart,” she wrote, adding that she hopes people will remember him by opening their hearts and sharing love. She ended the post by encouraging others to ask her about her father and writing: “Rest easy, dad. I love you the most.”
Hilary Duff, who played Lizzie McGuire opposite Carradine’s on‑screen father character, also paid tribute in a separate Instagram post.
“This one hurts,” Duff wrote. “It’s really hard to face this reality about an old friend.” She recalled the warmth of the McGuire family on set and said she always felt cared for by her television parents. “I’ll be forever grateful for that,” she wrote.
Duff also acknowledged Carradine’s mental health struggles, adding: “I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him, his family, and everyone who loved him.”
In a statement shared by the family, Carradine’s relatives said they hoped speaking openly about his nearly two‑decade battle with bipolar disorder would help reduce stigma around mental illness.
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